Churches and Religious Places in Gwynedd

The small village of Pennal is located on the banks of the Dyfi, just a few miles west of the market town of Machynlleth. Machynlleth bills itself as the ancient capital of Wales, for it was there in 1404 that Prince Owain Glendower (Glyn Dŵr, Glyndower, or Glyndwr if you prefer variant Welsh spelling), held his famous Parliament. As for Pennal, it is linked to the last Parliament called by Glyndwr, two years later in 1406.
A494, Pennal, Gwynedd, Wales

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Heritage Highlight: A site linked to one of the most important events in Welsh history
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In a secluded woodland the remains of ruined stone buildings stand guard over an ancient well to which curative powers were attributed. There are two well chambers plus an adjoining caretaker's cottage. St Cybi is reputed to have lived in the area in the 6th century (indeed, the nearby church is named for him). It is not certain when the well chambers were built, but the cottage dates from the 18th or 19th century.

Llangybi, Lleyn Peninsula, Gwynedd, Wales

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Photos of St Cybi's Well
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This cruciform shaped church boasts an ancient bell and a 15th century chancel. It stands on the site of a 6th century cell established by Gallgo and is one of the oldest Christian sites on Anglesey. The church is associated with the tragic shipwreck of the Royal Charter in 1859.
Llanallgo, Anglesey, Anglesey, Gwynedd, Wales, LL72 8NE

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Heritage Highlight: Royal Charter memorials
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The redundant church of St Michaels is the oldest building in Betws, dating to the 14th century. It stands in a a peaceful location beside the River Conwy and boasts an effigy of a knight who served with the Black Prince.
Old Church Road, Betws-y-Coed, Snowdonia, Gwynedd, Wales

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Heritage Highlight: 14th century Gruffydd ap Dafydd Goch effigy
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The parish church of St Cadfan's in Tywyn dates to the Norman period, but it contains a much earlier historic treasure in the form of St Cadfan's Stone, a slender sculptured stone monolith dating to the 8th or 9th century. St Cadfan's Stone is inscribed with the earliest known example of written Welsh language, making it an artefact of immense national importance.
College Green, Tywyn, Gwynedd, Wales

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Heritage Highlight: The St Cadfan Stone is the earliest known example of Welsh writing
Photos of Tywyn, St Cadfan's Church
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